Archive for April 10th, 2010

Highly versatile broadcast server adds support for Apple ProRes and DNxHD formats, Edit While Capture capabilities and integration with full EditShare product line

Boston, MA – April 10, 2010 - EditShare®, the technology leader in cross-platform collaborative editing and shared media storage systems, is pleased to announce the new Geevs 5.0 release. EditShare acquired Geevs technology in September 2009, expanding its complete collaboration product line to include acquisition and playout for broadcasters. The new 5.0 Geevs release enhances the production workflow across EditShare solutions and incorporates new core capabilities such as support for ProRes and DNxHD. “Geevs 5.0 represents a significant upgrade for the entire broadcast platform. Across the board we have enhanced many aspects of the Geevs ingest and playout capabilities, placing Geevs ahead of the pack with regards to integrated broadcast workflows,� comments James Richings, Managing Director, EditShare EMEA. more

Dan Heffner, Executive Producer on Saw VII with Silicon Imaging’s new SI-3D Camera system.

Combines Camera, Recording and Monitoring with a Single Processor

LAS VEGAS, N.V: April 9, 2010… Silicon Imaging will unveil the SI-3D camera at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention, April 12-15. The new SI-3D stereo camera utilizes dual SI-2K Mini heads integrated with a single processor, which mixes and synchs the left- and right-eye images into a single 3D QuickTime file. These can be recorded with the new SI-3D Minideck Recorder, or fed into the new SI-3D Live system for stereoscopic SMPTE HD-SDI broadcast or 2K Cinema playback and projection. more

Silicon Imaging’s new SI-2K Mini 2.0

Improved Dynamic Range and Image Processing

LAS VEGAS, N.V: April 9, 2010… Silicon Imaging will present the SI-2K 2.0 at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention, April 12-15. The new HD and 2K cinema-quality RAW camera represents a major step forward for the company, which won widespread acclaim when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized Slumdog Millionaire, shot mainly on the original SI-2K, with the Oscars for Best Picture and Best Cinematography in 2009. more